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Burrito Pita Pockets
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
These hand-held pockets are filled with flavor and make an easy, eat-and-run entree for summer outings, too. TASTY TIP: For a change of pace, top with guacamole and sour cream or serve with tortilla chips, salsa and refried beans.
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning, can sub burrito seasoning
1 cup water
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 (6 inch) pita breads, halved
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in burrito seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in olives.
2. Fill pita bread halves with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com